Shloka 5.37.60

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः — Hanuman’s Offer of Rescue and Sita’s Dharmic Refusal

Devanagari script

भर्तुर्भक्तिं पुरस्कृत्य रामादन्यस्य वानर।न स्पृशामि शरीरं तु पुंसो वानरपुङ्गव।।।।

Transliteration

bhartur bhaktiṃ puraskṛtya rāmād anyasya vānara | na spṛśāmi śarīraṃ tu puṃso vānarapuṅgava ||

Translation

O foremost of Vānaras, holding my devotion to my husband above all, I will not touch the body of any man other than Rāma.

Context

"O chief of vanaras! I cherish my devotion towards Rama alone and not touch the body of any other man.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Hanumān

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Pativratā-dharma (marital fidelity) and personal integrity: Sītā asserts moral boundaries grounded in devotion and truthfulness.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā clarifies to Hanumān why she will not accept any alternative arrangement that compromises her exclusive fidelity to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s chastity and steadfastness—her identity is anchored in dharma rather than fear or convenience.